Career Spotlight

Holli and Casey Margell
Career Spotlight

Have you had the same job your whole professional life? Or more than you can count? Maybe you’re considering a career change, or maybe you’re just starting out. The Career Spotlight Podcast is all about work – from conventional 9-5s to gigs off the beaten path. Co-hosts Holli and Casey Margell are partners in podcasting and life, and they’re curious about the many jobs they’ve never had. Tune in for tales of tribulation and triumph from the humans behind the titles. We hope you find the podcast inspiring - as a thank you, download your complimentary Getting Ready Guide today: nativelightphotocom/careerspotpod.

  1. Episode 30: Becoming The Founder of BNI

    JAN 22

    Episode 30: Becoming The Founder of BNI

    Through many night shift jobs, and life lessons both outside and inside the classroom, Dr. Ivan Misner shares with us how he founded Business Networking International in 1985. Called BNI for short, Dr. Misner started this networking organization while working his way through graduate school.  He shares with us the very real challenges and unexpected successes the BNI community brought into his life. Growing BNI over 30 years, his efforts now influence business communities around the world in 76 countries! In practical numbers, BNI has generated 15.1 million referrals resulting in more than $23.3 billion dollars’ worth of business for its members. Dr.  Misner is now the Chief Visionary Officer of BNI today. He keeps himself active with BNI as a Speaker and New York Times Bestselling author. He has written 29 books including his newest, Co-authored with Dawa Tarchin Phillips, called, “The 3rd Paradigm: A Radical Shift to Greater Success.” And he continues to educate through the Official BNI Podcast, where anyone can learn more about networking and growing their business. Even if you’ve been a long time member of BNI, and read all his books, we are sure you’ll discover something new as Dr. Misner shares his career journey! To learn more and connect with Dr. Ivan Misner, visit: Website: https://ivanmisner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivanmisner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IvanMisner.BNIFounder/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanmisner/ Official BNI Podcast: https://www.bnipodcast.com/ To learn more about BNI, visit: https://www.bni.com/

    56 min
  2. Episode 24: Social Worker Becomes CEO for Cultural Change

    04/24/2023

    Episode 24: Social Worker Becomes CEO for Cultural Change

    Margie Haywood wears many titles as a powerhouse of positive change in the community. With a background as a social worker, her passion and direction were shaped by early experiences as a child. Today she serves the community as a public speaker, DEI Consultant, Advocate, Trainer, Activist and CEO of Work and Play Lounge.  Working in the corporate world, her vision for changing culture took shape during a tragic experience for her family. The kind that makes you question answering all those emails or attending another meeting. Our conversation about her career path shares her journey to becoming the creator, Owner & CEO of Work and Play Lounge. Located in West Seattle, it provides space for all small business people to work where they can bring their children alongside them, and to find support and community. A space that Margie wished was available to her and her family when she dreamed of this business and future. Her journey to start this business is still an adventure!  Margie shares with us the very real obstacles that face a small business today, and specifically as a black owned business post-pandemic. Her story is raw, real and infused with hope and optimism that keeps her moving forward. She shared the reality of needing help to keep it alive. Learn more about Margie Haywood, and how to support Work and Play Lounge: Save Work and Play Lounge: Gofundme Link  Work and Play Lounge website: https://www.workandplaylounge.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margiehaywood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margiehaywood/

    57 min

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Have you had the same job your whole professional life? Or more than you can count? Maybe you’re considering a career change, or maybe you’re just starting out. The Career Spotlight Podcast is all about work – from conventional 9-5s to gigs off the beaten path. Co-hosts Holli and Casey Margell are partners in podcasting and life, and they’re curious about the many jobs they’ve never had. Tune in for tales of tribulation and triumph from the humans behind the titles. We hope you find the podcast inspiring - as a thank you, download your complimentary Getting Ready Guide today: nativelightphotocom/careerspotpod.

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